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Former Member of the Scottish Parliament

Mr Duncan Hamilton

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At a glance Mr Duncan Hamilton was a Member of the Scottish Parliament.

Questions494 tabled

Mr Duncan Hamilton has tabled 494 questions in the Scottish Parliament.

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it supports full implementation of the recommendations in the report of the Scott… 12 Mar 2003 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it supports full implementation of the recommendations in the report of the Scottish Charity Law Commission including recommendations to modernise charity law and create a new definition of "public benefit", an independent regulator, a transparent register of charities and a single point for advice on charity law compliance.

Answer · Jim Wallace · 24 Mar 2003

The information requested is given in the Scottish Executive's response to the report of the Scottish Charity Law Review Commission published on 16 December 2002, a copy of which is available in the Parliament's Reference Centre (Bib. number 25562).

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it supports the development of Oban Airport. 12 Mar 2003 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it supports the development of Oban Airport.

Answer · Lewis Macdonald · 20 Mar 2003

The Executive, Highlands and Islands Enterprise and Argyll and Bute Council are currently examining options for extending air services in Argyll and Bute as part of the current review of aviation policy underpinning the white paper <I>The Future Development of Air Transport in the UK</I>. This includes consideration of the future role of Connel airfield near Oban.

To ask the Scottish Executive what its definition is of "value for public money" in respect of the Glasgow to Barra ai… 24 Feb 2003 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what its definition is of "value for public money" in respect of the Glasgow to Barra air link, as referred to by the Deputy Minister for Enterprise and Lifelong Learning in the debate on the Glasgow to Barra air link on 15 January 2003 (Official Report, c 17011).

Answer · Lewis Macdonald · 17 Mar 2003

Value for public money is defined by means of a financial appraisal which takes account of the benefits of the Glasgow to Barra air service compared to its associated costs. This must be placed in the context of overall transport provision to Barra and the wider constraints of public expenditure funding.

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it has undertaken a transport economic efficiency report looking specifically at… 14 Feb 2003 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it has undertaken a transport economic efficiency report looking specifically at the key benefits of the development of infrastructure such as airports and, if so, whether it will place a copy in the Scottish Parliament Information Centre.

Answer · Lewis Macdonald · 26 Feb 2003

The consultation document <I>The Future Development of Air Transport in Scotland</I> includes a detailed assessment of the impact of forecast passenger growth on airports throughout Scotland, including the impact on economic growth. The document is available in the Parliament's Reference Centre (Bib. number 22825).

To ask the Scottish Executive whether an objective appraisal under the Scottish Transport Appraisal Guidance has been … 14 Feb 2003 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether an objective appraisal under the Scottish Transport Appraisal Guidance has been conducted for the Glasgow to Barra air link and, if so, whether it will place a copy in the Scottish Parliament Information Centre.

Answer · Lewis Macdonald · 25 Feb 2003

No.

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it regards Bute, Muck, Eigg and Skye as islands. 21 Jan 2003 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it regards Bute, Muck, Eigg and Skye as islands.

Answer · Peter Peacock · 5 Mar 2003

Yes.

To ask the Scottish Executive what the total annual cost is of its subsidy to public service obligation routes, broken … 15 Jan 2003 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive what the total annual cost is of its subsidy to public service obligation routes, broken down by route.

Answer · Lewis Macdonald · 29 Jan 2003

The amount of subsidy paid for each individual route on which public service obligations have been imposed by the Scottish Executive is commercially confidential.

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will direct Caledonian MacBrayne to meet representatives of Argyll and Bute Co… 10 Dec 2002 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will direct Caledonian MacBrayne to meet representatives of Argyll and Bute Council to discuss safety issues surrounding the Ali Cat ferry on the Gourock to Dunoon ferry route.

Answer · Lewis Macdonald · 24 Dec 2002

Caledonian MacBrayne met representatives of Argyll and Bute Council to discuss operational issues in respect of the Ali Cat on 10 and 17 December.

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Motions lodged46 lodged

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Seat & career1 seat held

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Source: this MSP's official Scottish Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.